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SUMMARY:Near The Forest\, By The Lake With Angela E. Douglas
DESCRIPTION:Meet Angela E. Douglas\, the biologist and author of Near the Forest\, By the Lake\, a collection of essays about the natural world\, and the wonders of life in her little corner of Upstate New York. \nI am fortunate to live close to a natural world dominated by forests and woodlands\, and by lakes and ponds. Being a writerly sort of person\, I find myself expressing my enthusiasm in words. As I walk in a local landscape\, something attracts my attention and sets me thinking about the biology or history or some quirky feature of a particular species or location. Rafts of ducks take up residence on the lake in winter\, sycamore trees shed great chunks of bark in the summer heat\, swallows nest in tree snags marking a beaver pond\, and the hush of a hemlock grove muffles the sound of the nearby creek. Our task is only to pay attention to the natural world close to home: to appreciate the great diversity of organisms\, to take pleasure in the familiar and the unexpected\, to value what each season brings\, and to acknowledge the impact of human activities on our world\, for both good and ill. \nBio: The natural world has always fascinated me. I don’t know why\, other than that I come from the New Forest\, a place of ancient woodlands\, heath\, and open pasture close to the sea\, in the south of England. I became a professional biologist\, a career that took me up and down the UK\, from Oxfordshire to Aberdeenshire. And then\, when the children left home\, my husband and I did likewise. We landed jobs at Cornell University\, giving us the opportunity to explore the magnificent Finger Lakes. \nOn Sunday 22nd March 2020\, I wrote a short essay about our small and unremarkable backyard. I didn’t realize it at the time\, but I had started a new chapter in my life. The weekly essays about my backyard over the following pandemic year evolved into a book\, Nature on the Doorstep (Cornell University Press\, 2023). I kept on writing\, and Near the Forest\, By the Lake\, my second book of essays about the local natural world\, was published\, also by Cornell University Press\, in 2025. More information is available at https://angelaedouglas.com\n\n\nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/near-the-forest-by-the-lake-with-angela-e-douglas/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T203000
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SUMMARY:Experts Next Door: Iroquoia: Haudenosaunee Life and Culture\, 1630-1783 With Kelly Hopkins
DESCRIPTION:Kelly Hopkins is an Assistant Professor of early American history at the University of Houston. Her book\, Iroquoia: Haudenosaunee Life and Culture\, 1630-1783 (Ithaca: Cornell University Press\, 2025)\, highlights the innovative strategies of Haudenosaunee men and women to retain their culture\, sovereignty\, and control of their homelands through more than seven generations of unprecedented social and environmental change that followed European contact and the settler invasion. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/experts-next-door-iroquoia-haudenosaunee-life-and-culture-1630-1783-with-kelly-hopkins/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260324T165054Z
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SUMMARY:Random Acts of Poetry: Readings by Jay Rogoff\, Hajar Hussaini and Barbara Ungar
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nJoin the Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts and SCHC at Brookside Museum for the Random Acts of Poetry Performance Reading. \nJay Rogoff has published seven books of poetry\, most recently Loving in Truth: New and Selected Poems\, from LSU Press. His essay collection\, Becoming Poetry: Poets and Their Methods\, also from LSU\, won the Lewis P. Simpson Award for outstanding literary criticism. His work has appeared in many journals\, including AGNI\, The Georgia Review\, The Kenyon Review\, The New Republic\, Salmagundi\, and The Southern Review. As Saratoga Springs Poet Laureate for 2026 and 2027\, he has organized area readings and workshops for the Laureate Poetry Series and the Poet Laureate Project. \nHajar Hussaini is a poet and translator. She is the author of Disbound: Poems (University of Iowa Press\, 2022). She has also translated Death and His Brother: A Novel by Khosraw Mani (Syracuse University Press\, 2027)\, which won a 2025 PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grant\, and Wounded Vita Nuda: Poems by Maral Taheri (Deep Vellum\, 2027)\, which won the 2025 Mo Habib Translation Prize. A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop\, she teaches at Skidmore College and lives in Saratoga Springs\, NY. \nBarbara Ungar is the author of six books and three chapbooks\, most recently After Naming the Animals (The Word Works\, 2024). Honors include the Snyder Publication Prize\, Gival Poetry Prize\, and being named to Kirkus Reviews Best Indie Books of 2015 and 2019. She has published poems in Scientific American\, Rattle\, Salmagundi\, and many other journals. Her work has been translated into Spanish\, Italian\, Portuguese\, and Bulgarian. Professor emerita from the College of Saint Rose\, she lives in Saratoga Springs. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/random-acts-of-poetry-readings-by-jay-rogoff-hajar-hussaini-and-barbara-ungar/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T203000
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SUMMARY:Experts Next Door: Tree by Tree: Saving North America's Eastern Forests
DESCRIPTION:For decades\, the forests of Eastern North America have faced pathogen and insect pests that have functionally removed tree species from the landscape. This talk will discuss the ecological roles that trees play\, the biology of the threats faced\, and the approaches that may remediate the problems. \nScott Meiners is a Plant Ecologist with a primary research focus on plant community dynamics\, particularly in the areas of species invasions and succession. He is a Professor at Eastern Illinois University where he has taught for 25 years\, conducting research and training graduate and undergraduate researchers. At home\, Scott is a tree collector\, growing chestnuts\, paw paws and producing maple syrup. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/experts-next-door-tree-by-tree-saving-north-americas-eastern-forests/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260214T151342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T153443Z
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SUMMARY:A Thousand Thousand Slimy Things: A Natural History of the Sea from the Bottom Up
DESCRIPTION:From sea serpents to seaweed\, slimy things have long tended to lurk among the frontiers of natural knowledge\, reflecting not only the anxieties of each age but also\, in many cases\, new possibilities. At once generative and destructive\, mysterious and manifest\, and masculine but sometimes feminine\, slime flowed through oceanic understanding and welcomed new people to contribute to it\, thereby producing natural knowledge both literally and figuratively “from the bottom up.” Across an expanding Atlantic world Africans\, Native Americans\, women\, and even pirates described the ocean’s currents\, creatures\, and coastal environments\, adding their observations to the growing body of knowledge about the physical and biological makeup of the sea. Indeed\, as this presentation posits\, close focus on the sea’s slimy things and the curious people drawn them may even provide new ways of imagining the ocean’s present and future. \nChristopher L. Pastore is Associate Professor of History at the University at Albany\, State University of New York\, where he teaches courses in environmental history\, early America\, and the Atlantic world. He holds a Ph.D. in History and M.S. in teaching from the University of New Hampshire\, an M.F.A. in nonfiction creative writing from New School University\, and a B.A. in Biology from Bowdoin College. He is the author of Between Land and Sea: The Atlantic Coast and the Transformation of New England (Harvard University Press\, 2014) and is currently writing an environmental history of the Atlantic world from the ancient period through the nineteenth century. \nYour donations power everything we do. For this event\, there is a suggested donation of $5. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/a-thousand-thousand-slimy-things-a-natural-history-of-the-sea-from-the-bottom-up/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T193000
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SUMMARY:John Brown in New York\, with Author Nancy Weber
DESCRIPTION:Historian and author Sandra Weber presents a compelling talk about her newest book\, John Brown in New York: The Man\, His Family\, and the Adirondack Landscape. Weber offers a fresh and intimate look at the famed abolitionist\, focusing on the years of the Brown family’s connection with North Elba\, Essex County (1848–1863). The intertwining story of sublime Adirondack scenery\, farm life\, and racial justice explores John Brown not only as a national figure but as a husband\, father\, neighbor\, and man of moral fiber. Weber’s insightful narrative bridges the myth and the man\, revealing the tender and tragic heart of the Brown family story. \nSandra Weber has authored several books about the Adirondack region\, including Breaking Trail: Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks (co-author\, Peggy Lynn)\, Mount Marcy\, The Finest Square Mile\, and Adirondack Roots. Her articles have been published in Civil War Times\, NYS Conservationist\, Adirondack Life\, Adirondack Explorer\, Christian Science Monitor\, and Highlights for Children. In addition to her writings\, Weber is also well-known for her dramatic portrayals of Mary Brown in “Times of Trouble” and of Jeanne Robert Foster\, Kate Field\, and other women in “Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks.” Weber is a graduate of Clarkson University (Math/CS\, ’83) and Temple University (MBA\, ’90). She lives in a log cabin near Elizabethtown\, NY\, and is an Adirondack 46er.\n \nYour donations power everything we do. For this event\, the suggested donation is $10.  \n\nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/john-brown-in-new-york-with-author-nancy-weber/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T203000
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SUMMARY:Experts Next Door: I Ride to Win: Isaac Murphy and Civil War America
DESCRIPTION:Isaac Murphy won three Kentucky Derbys and every other major American stakes race of the nineteenth century. He was among the jockeys inducted into the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame in its inaugural class. He was also born enslaved in 1861\, the son of a Civil War widow\, and he lived through the violent conflicts of Reconstruction to become the first true superstar Black athlete in the United States. This talk examines Murphy’s life and career and the light it sheds on his sport and the history of his country. \nKatherine Mooney is James P. Jones Professor of U.S. History at Florida State University and the author of Isaac Murphy: The Rise and Fall of a Black Jockey \n \nYour donations power everything we do at Saratoga County History Center\, and allow us to offer programming like Experts Next Door.  \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/experts-next-door-i-ride-to-win-isaac-murphy-and-civil-war-america/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000
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CREATED:20260421T154942Z
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SUMMARY:Luther Forest: A Family\, A Woodland\, A Legacy: Exhibition Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening of our new temporary exhibition at Saratoga County History Center\n\n  \n\nSaratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum invites you to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition\, Luther Forest: A Family\, A Woodland\, focusing on the history and evolutions of the private forest in Malta and Stillwater. Come and enjoy light bites and sparkling water and be among the first to view our new show. \nAt the turn of the twentieth century\, Thomas Clements Luther\, the owner of a popular resort hotel on Saratoga Lake\, began building the forest that would bear his name. Ultimately encompassing 7\,000 acres in Malta and Stillwater\, Luther Forest was the largest private reforestation project in New York. Despite the challenges of growing development and government intervention\, five generations of the Luther-Mackay family have worked to cultivate and conserve Luther Forest\, leaving a treasured legacy for future residents of Saratoga County. \nThis exhibition forms a part of our Spotlight on Malta History series\, which was generously supported by a grant from the GlobalFoundries/Town of Malta Foundation. This exhibition was curated by Dr. A.L. Hollmuller\, and installed in partnership with Field Horne and Marianne Bez. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/luther-forest-a-family-a-woodland-a-legacy-exhibition-opening-celebration/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T191500
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CREATED:20260404T000438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T160617Z
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SUMMARY:SCHC Reads: Founding Martyr: The Life and Death of Dr. Joseph Warren\, the American Revolution's Lost Hero
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second meeting of our new history Book Club at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum. This year\, in honor of America’s 250th\, we will be reading books that explore the unfolding and impact of the American Revolution. \nEach meeting will take place in the historic Long Room at Saratoga County History Center\, and tea and cookies will be served. All featured books will be available for sale at Northshire Books. Mention that you are a part of the SCHC book club\, and you will receive a 20% discount on your purchase.  \nOur second meeting will be held on May 6\, 2026 at 6 PM\, where we will be discussing Founding Martyr: The Life and Death of Dr. Joseph Warren\, the American Revolution’s Lost Hero by Christian Di Spigna. \nYour donations power everything we do at Saratoga County History Center. Help us to grow this and other programming by making a donation. \nThis event is sold-out.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/schc-reads-founding-martyr-the-life-and-death-of-dr-joseph-warren-the-american-revolutions-lost-hero/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260324T173004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T164048Z
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SUMMARY:The Town of Greenfield: A Forgotten Crossroads Film
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the public premiere of our new Forgotten Crossroads Film!\n\nThe Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce the release of the fourth film in our Forgotten Crossroads series. The Town of Greenfield highlights the history\, memories and aspirations of the community as brought to life through engaging conversations with twenty local residents. By focusing on the largest town in Saratoga County the film highlights the diversity of the resident’s experiences and expectations which are captured in the Town’s motto “Better TOGether.” \nWatch the trailer here.\n\nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/the-town-of-greenfield-a-forgotten-crossroads-film/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260326T203329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T203329Z
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SUMMARY:Sheep to Shawl Community Day
DESCRIPTION:The long-running interactive “Sheep to Shawl” program at Brookside Museum returns to the Saratoga County History Center on May 9\, beginning at 1pm. Sheep\, lambs\, farmers\, herders\, the famous Fred the Shearer\, and the Rock Day Spinning Guild will assemble on Brookside Museum’s front lawn to demonstrate every facet of sheep raising\, shearing\, and spinning to produce the wool clothing that was so ubiquitous in early America. Sheep to Shawl is a hands-on\, family-friendly event. Young and the young-at-heart will have fun petting the sheep\, meeting farmers\, and participating in demonstrations. A terrific opportunity to embrace the spring weather\, learn about Saratoga County’s agricultural past\, and enjoy some quality family time. We are grateful to the Stewarts’ Shops Holiday Match program for their generous support of this educational opportunity.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/sheep-to-shawl-community-day-4/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260423T191027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T191027Z
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SUMMARY:Curator's Tour: Luther Forest: A Family\, a Woodland\, A Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Join our director/curator for a guided visit to our new exhibition!\n\n\nThroughout the month of May\, we are welcoming visitors to our new temporary exhibition\, Luther Forest: A Family\, A Woodland\, A Legacy\, with guided tours led by our director and exhibition curator\, Anne Hollmuller. On May 16\, May 23\, and May 30\, join Anne on a small group tour of our new temporary exhibition\, where she will discuss the history and evolutions of Luther Forest\, our Luther-Mackay family archive\, and the curatorial process. Members $0\, Non-Members $5. \nAt the turn of the twentieth century\, Thomas Clements Luther\, the owner of a popular resort hotel on Saratoga Lake\, began building the forest that would bear his name. Ultimately encompassing 7\,000 acres in Malta and Stillwater\, Luther Forest was the largest private reforestation project in New York. Despite the challenges of growing development and government intervention\, five generations of the Luther-Mackay family have worked to cultivate and conserve Luther Forest\, leaving a treasured legacy for future residents of Saratoga County.  \n\nThis exhibition forms a part of our Spotlight on Malta History series\, which was generously supported by a grant from the GlobalFoundries/Town of Malta Foundation. This exhibition was curated by Dr. A.L. Hollmuller\, and installed in partnership with Field Horne and Marianne Bez. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/curators-tour-luther-forest-a-family-a-woodland-a-legacy/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260324T173730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T173730Z
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SUMMARY:Suye and Her Nieces: WWII on Mt. McGregor with Jackie Pardon
DESCRIPTION:Japanese-born Suye [SEE-yay] Narita (1901-1984) was the live-in caretaker of Grant Cottage\, Wilton\, NY\, for many decades. During WWII\, Narita was declared an “enemy alien” and placed under house arrest at the Cottage. After her sister died in a U.S. internment camp in Arizona\, her nieces Frances and Nancy came to join her on Mt. McGregor.\nWill include a reading of an account of this time written by her niece Frances Ogasawara. \nJackie Pardon has worked in a variety of media since receiving her BFA from Alfred University. She has exhibited photos and videos at venues in the U.S. and abroad. While programming the experimental video series\, Video on Video\, for the Saratoga Springs Public Library\, she curated art and video exhibits in the Adirondack/Saratoga region.\nPardon is currently working on a children’s book about Suye Narita. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/suye-and-her-nieces-wwii-on-mt-mcgregor-with-jackie-pardon/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260324T174927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T174927Z
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SUMMARY:Refashioning Saratoga\, with Caitlin Sheldon
DESCRIPTION:For anyone who has ever wondered what it would look like if the dresses in historical photographs came to life\, this program explains how one such photograph of Saratoga Springs inspired a months-long recreation project. Covering the design and construction process\, and revealing the finished garment and how it’s worn\, this program on Victorian clothing will appeal to makers\, history buffs\, and fashion enthusiasts alike. \nCaitlin Sheldon is a full time librarian who studies and makes historical clothing in her spare time for both fun and profit. Her costume adventures have taken her from the 14th Century to the 20th\, from Los Angeles to Leicester and beyond\, though she makes her home in Saratoga Springs with her partner and their dog. She can be found most places online as The Victorian Archivist. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/refashioning-saratoga-with-caitlin-sheldon/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260324T175732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T164034Z
UID:14375-1779303600-1779309000@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:The Town of Greenfield: A Forgotten Crossroads Film
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a public screening of our new Forgotten Crossroads film!\n\nThe Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce the release of the fourth film in our Forgotten Crossroads series. The Town of Greenfield highlights the history\, memories and aspirations of the community as brought to life through engaging conversations with twenty local residents. By focusing on the largest town in Saratoga County\, the film highlights the diversity of the residents’ experiences and expectations\, which are captured in the town’s motto\, “Better TOGether.” \n\nWatch the trailer here.\n\nThis event will be held at the Greenfield No. 1 Firehouse: 13 S Greenfield Rd Greenfield Center\, NY 12833 \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/the-town-of-greenfield-a-forgotten-crossroads-film-2/
LOCATION:the Greenfield No. 1 Firehouse\, the Greenfield No. 1 Firehouse: 13 S Greenfield Rd\, Greenfield Center\, New York\, 12833
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260423T191142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T191142Z
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SUMMARY:Curator’s Tour: Luther Forest: A Family\, a Woodland\, A Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Join our director/curator for a guided visit to our new exhibition!\n\n\nThroughout the month of May\, we are welcoming visitors to our new temporary exhibition\, Luther Forest: A Family\, A Woodland\, A Legacy\, with guided tours led by our director and exhibition curator\, Anne Hollmuller. On May 16\, May 23\, and May 30\, join Anne on a small group tour of our new temporary exhibition\, where she will discuss the history and evolutions of Luther Forest\, our Luther-Mackay family archive\, and the curatorial process. Members $0\, Non-Members $5. \nAt the turn of the twentieth century\, Thomas Clements Luther\, the owner of a popular resort hotel on Saratoga Lake\, began building the forest that would bear his name. Ultimately encompassing 7\,000 acres in Malta and Stillwater\, Luther Forest was the largest private reforestation project in New York. Despite the challenges of growing development and government intervention\, five generations of the Luther-Mackay family have worked to cultivate and conserve Luther Forest\, leaving a treasured legacy for future residents of Saratoga County.  \n\nThis exhibition forms a part of our Spotlight on Malta History series\, which was generously supported by a grant from the GlobalFoundries/Town of Malta Foundation. This exhibition was curated by Dr. A.L. Hollmuller\, and installed in partnership with Field Horne and Marianne Bez. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/curators-tour-luther-forest-a-family-a-woodland-a-legacy-2/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260305T185137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T124023Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Barbecue
DESCRIPTION:At last. Here Comes Summer!\n  \n\nInclude Brookside Museum in your dinner plans for Friday\, May 29th\, order some delicious Millers Backyard Barbecue and pick it up from Brookside Museum. \nChicken and pulled pork dinners are available for $16.00 and beef brisket dinners for $21.00 (beef brisket by pre-order only). All dinners include baked potato\, coleslaw and corn bread. An 8 oz. serving of mac & cheese is also available for $5.00. \nDrive-thru pickup/take out only. \nThere will be some additional meals available without pre-ordering. \n\nOrder HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/spring-barbecue/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260418T164539Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Lifestyle Skills: Growing Your Own Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to grow your own mushrooms\n\nThe Milton Grange #685 is offering as part of their “Rural Lifestyle skill” classes Growing your own mushrooms on May 30th at the Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. The class will cover how mushrooms grow\, how to use them plus a hands on section. Each student will take home their own mushroom growing log.\nIf you have never tasted a fresh mushroom\, growing your own will open a whole new taste world for you. Fresh mushrooms are like eating a garden ripe tomato. Very different from what you can buy from the store. Join with us for a “fungui” morning. \nThis event is sold-out.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/rural-lifestyle-skills-growing-your-own-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260423T191230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T191230Z
UID:14483-1780149600-1780153200@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Curator’s Tour: Luther Forest: A Family\, a Woodland\, A Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Join our director/curator for a guided visit to our new exhibition!\n\n\nThroughout the month of May\, we are welcoming visitors to our new temporary exhibition\, Luther Forest: A Family\, A Woodland\, A Legacy\, with guided tours led by our director and exhibition curator\, Anne Hollmuller. On May 16\, May 23\, and May 30\, join Anne on a small group tour of our new temporary exhibition\, where she will discuss the history and evolutions of Luther Forest\, our Luther-Mackay family archive\, and the curatorial process. Members $0\, Non-Members $5. \nAt the turn of the twentieth century\, Thomas Clements Luther\, the owner of a popular resort hotel on Saratoga Lake\, began building the forest that would bear his name. Ultimately encompassing 7\,000 acres in Malta and Stillwater\, Luther Forest was the largest private reforestation project in New York. Despite the challenges of growing development and government intervention\, five generations of the Luther-Mackay family have worked to cultivate and conserve Luther Forest\, leaving a treasured legacy for future residents of Saratoga County.  \n\nThis exhibition forms a part of our Spotlight on Malta History series\, which was generously supported by a grant from the GlobalFoundries/Town of Malta Foundation. This exhibition was curated by Dr. A.L. Hollmuller\, and installed in partnership with Field Horne and Marianne Bez. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/curators-tour-luther-forest-a-family-a-woodland-a-legacy-3/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T183000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260428T160345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T160441Z
UID:14490-1780680600-1780684200@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Brookside Explorers Club: Student Art Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Brookside Explorers Club: Student Art Showcase \nJoin us for a First Friday event at Brookside featuring artwork created through the Artists Inspired by Their Community collaboration with Ballston Spa Middle School. The student pieces will be on display in the History Hunters Hangout throughout the summer. \nGuests are welcome to stop in\, enjoy light refreshments\, and spend time viewing the artwork. In the Long Room\, visitors of all ages may also take part in a relaxed\, optional activity: sketching a local landmark of their own choosing on a blank postcard to take home. \nThis program is free\, with a suggested donation of $10 to support educational programming. Registration is strongly recommended so we can plan for materials and refreshments. Children of all ages are welcome\, and parental supervision is required. \n  \nDate: First Friday – June 5 \nTime: Drop in between 5:30–6:30 PM \nCost: Free; suggested donation of $10 \nRegister here (strongly recommended)\nQuestions? Contact Education Director Charlene Dubuque at charlene@brooksidemuseum.org
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/brookside-explorers-club-student-art-showcase/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260428T162154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T162154Z
UID:14495-1781114400-1781119800@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:History Books and Brews
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nFind the book you’ve been searching for\, with the help of Mike Hare!\n\nEnjoy a literary evening at Saratoga County History Center\, while finding the book that’s perfect for you or your loved one. At this special event\, Mike Hare\, Store Manager at Northshire Books of Saratoga Springs\, will discuss why we read history\, share some of his favorite history books and biographies\, and offer special recommendations. Whether you’re searching for summer reading\, or seeking out the perfect gift for Father’s Day\, Mike will guide you to a great read! Sip at a soft drink or enjoy a beer while chatting with Mike and other guests about your favorite books in history\, and meet some of the local authors behind your favorite history books. \nAttendees will also have the chance to view a special preview of our book sale\, which features rare books\, pamphlets\, and ephemera from Saratoga County and beyond. We will also be welcoming in a new display of the books in our gift shop\, featuring favorite recommendations from our volunteers and staff. This event is brought to you with the support of Northshire Books and The Speckled Pig Brewing Co. \nTickets with a beer are $10\, Tickets with soft drinks are $7. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/history-books-and-brews/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260507T122835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T123012Z
UID:14532-1781359200-1781362800@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Garden Tour: Plants & History Intertwined
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a special tour of the lush\, historically themed gardens at Brookside Museum led by our talented team of volunteer gardeners. Learn about the plantings in our gardens and their connection to local\, regional and cultural histories. Be guided through our verdant plantings\, including our James Mann Victorian Shade Garden\, The Abigail May Garden for Pollinators\, and other gardens. Refreshments will be served following the tour\, and participants can visit the museum and our new exhibition\, Luther Forest: A Family\, A Woodland\, A Legacy. \nRegister for free HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/garden-tour-plants-history-intertwined-2/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260505T163038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T123540Z
UID:14517-1781445600-1781451000@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Olde Time Strawberry Social
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host an Olde Time Strawberry Social on Sunday June 14\, from 2:00-3:30 P.M. Enjoy the beautiful Brookside gardens and savor strawberry shortcake\, made with homemade biscuits and real whipped cream\, for $5 a serving! Listen to a performance by musician Bob Marcotte\, of the NYS Country Music Hall of Fame. For $5\, create small bouquets featuring blooms from Balet Flowers and Design. Our annual premier event to support the gardens at Brookside Museum. Order in advance to secure your shortcake! \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/olde-time-strawberry-social/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260418T163118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T163118Z
UID:14442-1781809200-1781814600@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Charlie's Heroes
DESCRIPTION:During World War II and again during the Korean War\, an Italian American restaurant owner in Mechanicville took photographs of local service members in uniform who stopped by his popular tavern. Chris Carola tells the stories behind the collection of approximately 700 images taken by Charles Siciliano Sr.\ncurrently housed at the Mechanicville District Public Library. These photos are visual reminders of the service and sacrifice of so many of our fellow New Yorkers.\nCarola will also discuss the library’s campaign to restore and remount the collection in museum-quality frames. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/charlies-heroes/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260505T163801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T195043Z
UID:14522-1781949600-1781967600@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:2026 Brookside Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the porch during the Craft and Antique Fair and shop a selection of rare and out-of-print history books.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/2026-brookside-book-sale/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260226T224131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T224131Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Brookside Craft and Antique Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce a county-wide craft fair!  The family-friendly free event will be held at beautiful Brookside Museum on Saturday\, June 20\, 2026 from 10am to 3pm. \nGuests will be able to shop a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles\, antiques\, and farm products.  No mass-produced or commercially-made items will be permitted.  This is a terrific opportunity for New Yorker’s to sample and appreciate the best of upstate artisans\, farmers\, and culinarians. \nThe event is free and open to the public\, and will be held rain or shine. \nInterested vendors can download the application HERE. \nThis fair is for handcrafted\, antique/historic collectables  and farm products only;  mass-produced manufactured items\, or commercially-made items will not be accepted. 
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/2026-brookside-craft-and-antique-fair/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260523T140615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T140615Z
UID:14625-1783533600-1783537200@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:George III: America's Last King
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the infamous monarch\, with historian Jim Sefcik!\n\n\nJim Sefcik will examine the King’s background and personal life\, especially those who influenced him the most\, his role during the War for American Independence\, two events during that time that he had to deal with in addition to the war\, and his health leading to his ultimate demise. He was king from 1760 to 1820! And although a Hanoverian as were his 2 immediate predecessors\, George regarded himself as an Englishman through and through. Was he a womanizer? Was he “mad”? How was he regarded by his subjects? \nJim Sefcik was born in Troy and is a graduate of the Vincentian Institute in Albany but left the area to continue his higher education in Philadelphia and South Bend\, Indiana earning degrees in History. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses on the American Revolution before joining the museum field and worked in a variety of positions at the NYS Museum\, the Chrysler Museum\, and the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. In 1987\, Jim was appointed Director of the Louisiana State Museum system\, retiring in 2004. He began a consulting business thereafter with the New Netherland Institute as a major client and returned to Upstate NY. \nJim has returned to lecturing on various aspects of the American Revolution at UCALL\, ALL Saratoga\, Cape Cod Community College\, and HVCC. He is the author of more than 30 articles. Last year\, he was appointed to the Board of Fort Ticonderoga. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/george-iii-americas-last-king/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260601T135601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T135601Z
UID:14641-1783857600-1783868400@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:Seeing Ballston Spa: An Observational Sketching Journey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-week immersive art experience that brings creativity to life!\nInspired by the beautiful gardens and architecture of the Village of Ballston Spa\, this hands-on watercolor and ink sketching program invites participants to experience the village in a creative new way. From capturing natural elements and architectural details to joining a guided downtown sketch walk\, participants will build sketching skills while exploring the charm and character of Ballston Spa. \nHere’s what to expect each week: \nWeek 1 (7/12): Nature focus\n✿ Week 1 focuses on nature\, with guided outdoor sketching in the Brookside Museum gardens\, hands-on demonstrations in ink and watercolor\, and personalized feedback to build confidence in capturing organic forms and textures  \nWeek 2 (7/19): Architecture focus\n✿ Week 2 explores local architecture through on-location sketching\, focusing on perspective\, proportion\, and combining ink line work with watercolor washes to capture historic buildings and streetscapes  \nWeek 3 (7/26): Sketch Walk in Ballston Spa\n✿ Week 3 brings everything together in a guided downtown sketch walk\, where participants apply their skills to capture both natural and architectural elements in a shared\, on-location creative experience  \nNo experience necessary. All supplies are included. And all skill levels are welcome. \nSpace is limited—sign up today to save your spot and make something beautiful this summer! \n\nRegister HERE\nFor questions\, feel free to contact us at  ottavia.huang@gmail.com\n—\nSaratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program\, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/seeing-ballston-spa-an-observational-sketching-journey-2/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260519T195634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T195634Z
UID:14614-1784052000-1784059200@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Bastille Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Travel to Paris\, without leaving Brookside!\n\n  \n\nCelebrate the French national day with creative activities and French vibes. Make your own\, aromatic lavender sachet\, sample fine French cheeses\, and enjoy the sounds and songs of a Parisian cafe. Browse travel guides for Paris and France\, and select a postcard as a souvenir of the evening. Enjoy a night à la française at Brookside! \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/a-bastille-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Brookside Museum\, 21 Fariground Ave.\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085716
CREATED:20260602T184708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T184708Z
UID:14663-1784224800-1784228400@brooksidemuseum.org
SUMMARY:SCHC Reads: Revolution Song: A Story of American Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next meeting of our history book club\, SCHC Reads!\n\n\nJoin us for the third meeting of our new history Book Club at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum. This year\, in honor of America’s 250th\, we will be reading books that explore the unfolding and impact of the American Revolution. \nEach meeting will take place in the historic Long Room at Saratoga County History Center\, and tea and cookies will be served. All featured books will be available for sale at Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs. Mention that you are a part of the SCHC book club\, and you will receive a 20% discount on your purchase.  \nOur next meeting will be held on July 16\, 2026 at 6 PM\, where we will be discussing Revolution Song: A Story of American Freedom by Russell Shorto. \nYour donations power everything we do at Saratoga County History Center. Your support for this event helps us to provide diverse\, high-quality historical programs. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/schc-reads-revolution-song-a-story-of-american-freedom-2/
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